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Park Conditions

  • Boat Ramps

    Closed
    (Updated: 11/16/2018 9:45 AM)

  • Boating

    Inspections must be done on all trailered boats or those with an engine, you must go to the Steamboat Lake Visitor Center for your inspection.​

    Paddleboarders must carry a PFD for each person while on Pearl Lake.

    (Updated: 11/16/2018 9:46 AM)

  • Boating

    Closed

    (Updated: 11/16/2018 9:46 AM)

  • Camping

    ​Make camping or yurt reservations online​ or call 800-244-5613.

    Yurts are reser​vable ​all year lo​n​g, and make a great winter getaway! When camping or staying at the yurts, make sure you have a daily or annual​ vehicle pass. Yurt #16 is pet friendly and a nightly non-refundable pet fee is required. This must be paid at the Steamboat Lake Visitor Center. Yurt # 6 is not pet friendly and no pets are allowed inside. 

    Visit the park fee page​ for information about pricing for the yurts and camping.

    Please note that winter yurts are only accessible by a short walk through the snow after our gates close for the season.​

    (Updated: 12/28/2018 9:30 AM)

  • Cell Phone Coverage

    Depending on your provider, the upper campground loop and dam should be good, while the lower loop and boat ramp can be hit and miss.​

    (Updated: 5/7/2018 2:23 PM)

  • Fall Colors

    Peak colors are typically the middle of September through the first week of October. 
    (Updated: 5/7/2018 2:24 PM)

  • Fire Restrictions

    None. Please use caution! Do not leave your fire unattended, and make sure the fire is completely extinguished when you are done.​
    (Updated: 10/11/2018 11:06 AM)

  • Fishing Report

    No reports in the last week from anglers at Pearl Lake.

    (Updated: 10/11/2018 11:05 AM)

  • Icing Conditions

    Pearl Lake is covered in ice about 20-24 inches thick. There are a few snowshoe and ski tracks criss-crossing the lake.
     
    Ice conditions can vary, so please use caution. Before going out onto a frozen lake, pond or river, it's important to take safety precautions to reduce the risk of falling through the ice. Knowing how to judge ice conditions will also help you make more informed decisions while enjoying winter activities. ​
    (Updated: 2/28/2019 4:40 PM)

  • Road Conditions

    The road to Pearl Lake is a bit muddy and the road into Pearl Lake State Park is closed. If you are staying in one of the Yurts, you will need snowshoes or skis to get the Yurts. It's a great idea to bring a sled to get your gear to the Yurts.
    (Updated: 3/22/2019 2:36 PM)

  • Seasonal Closures

    Boat ramp, Docks, and entrance road close during winter months.
    (Updated: 6/4/2018 8:52 AM)

  • Trails

    The snow at Pearl is very deep, up to 4.5 feet in some areas. So wear your warm boots, skis, or snowshoes if you plan to go for a hike, it'll be snowy!

    (Updated: 1/29/2019 1:46 PM)

  • Water Levels

    Normal
    (Updated: 5/7/2018 2:26 PM)

  • Water Quality

    ​Excellent!  

    (Updated: 5/7/2018 2:26 PM)

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